Port Macquarie 2024 Climate Summary
Understanding Port Macquarie's climate patterns is essential for planning your stay. The city experiences a distinctive seasonal rhythm that shapes its weather throughout the year.
The temperature profile shows a range from 10.0°C lows in the coldest months to 27.1°C highs in summer, creating a seasonal temperature swing of 8.4°C.
Feb brings the heaviest precipitation at 184mm, contrasting sharply with Dec's mere 32mm. The city receives 1182mm annually over approximately 143 rain days.
Port Macquarie runs 0.5°C warmer than the New South Wales average. The 1182mm annual rainfall aligns closely with regional patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Port Macquarie. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Port Macquarie's climate offers distinct seasonal advantages throughout the year.
Note on methodology: this page summarises 2024 observations only. Long-record climate trend analysis drawn from ACORN-SAT (1910 to present) is in development. For context on multi-decade change, see the BOM State of the Climate report.
Temperature Profile
Monthly maximum and minimum temperature ranges showing seasonal variation in Port Macquarie's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Port Macquarie reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 22.8°C, while the average minimum is 15.9°C. This 6.9°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Port Macquarie showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 1182mm, distributed across the calendar year. The distribution pattern shows distinct wet and dry periods that influence local climate conditions.
Climate Summary Table
Complete monthly climate averages including temperature, precipitation, solar radiation, and humidity data.
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.0 | 21.4 | 84 | 12 | 22.7 | 64% |
| February | 27.1 | 21.2 | 184 | 14 | 20.9 | 67% |
| March | 25.2 | 19.2 | 126 | 19 | 17.7 | 64% |
| April | 23.1 | 16.4 | 174 | 16 | 14.6 | 64% |
| May | 20.0 | 13.6 | 117 | 13 | 10.7 | 66% |
| June | 18.0 | 10.1 | 79 | 7 | 10.1 | 59% |
| July | 17.2 | 10.0 | 65 | 10 | 10.7 | 56% |
| August | 20.5 | 12.4 | 60 | 9 | 13.2 | 58% |
| September | 21.9 | 12.5 | 101 | 8 | 17.3 | 47% |
| October | 22.2 | 14.6 | 49 | 12 | 20.4 | 57% |
| November | 24.6 | 18.9 | 111 | 17 | 22.5 | 66% |
| December | 26.8 | 20.0 | 32 | 6 | 26.3 | 63% |